Potential trade targets for the Rockets

February 17, 2013 10:35 PM

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Andrea Bargnani, F, Toronto Raptors

Once an untouchable first pick of the draft, the Raptors are very ready to move on – if they can move the $10.75 million left on his contract. The Bobcats need help offensively, but are more interested in sending out bad contracts than bringing one in. less

Andrea Bargnani, F, Toronto Raptors

Once an untouchable first pick of the draft, the Raptors are very ready to move on – if they can move the $10.75 million left on his contract. The Bobcats need help ... more

A free agent after the season, Smith will likely demand more than the Hawks will spend to keep him in Atlanta, making Smith a prime target in talks this week. The Nets would love him. The Bucks and maybe Celtics might be a better position to get it done. less

Josh Smith, F, Atlanta Hawks

A free agent after the season, Smith will likely demand more than the Hawks will spend to keep him in Atlanta, making Smith a prime target in talks this week. The Nets would love ... more

The Jazz could have decisions to make with Jefferson and Paul Millsap both headed for free agency and Derrick Favors and Enes Kanter in place. Jefferson is more of a focal point for the Jazz offense, but could be more likely to move with Millsap the better fit with the young frontcourt players. less

Al Jefferson, F, Utah Jazz

The Jazz could have decisions to make with Jefferson and Paul Millsap both headed for free agency and Derrick Favors and Enes Kanter in place. Jefferson is more of a focal point for ... more

The Knicks might be best to hold on to any defensive-minded young player, but Shumpert has struggled since returning from his injury. The oldest team in the league, the Knicks could be motivated to think short-term. less

Iman Shumpert, G, New York Knicks

The Knicks might be best to hold on to any defensive-minded young player, but Shumpert has struggled since returning from his injury. The oldest team in the league, the Knicks ... more

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Monta Ellis, G, Milwaukee Bucks

The Bucks just acquired Ellis last season, but can opt out of his contract after this season and likely will.

Monta Ellis, G, Milwaukee Bucks

The Bucks just acquired Ellis last season, but can opt out of his contract after this season and likely will.

Though the target of many teams, Millsap could be more difficult to acquire than many have assumed. Though it has been widely thought the Jazz would move Millsap or Jefferson at the deadline, there are indications they will be extremely cautious about salaries they take back. less

Paul Millsap, F, Utah Jazz

Though the target of many teams, Millsap could be more difficult to acquire than many have assumed. Though it has been widely thought the Jazz would move Millsap or Jefferson at the ... more

The Bulls are heading toward paying a luxury tax and subjecting themselves to a repeater tax next season if they don’t cut costs. With Derrick Rose questionable to return, they could avoid those penalties if they move Hamilton. That might not be too difficult with Hamilton guaranteed just $1 million next season. less

Richard Hamilton, G, Chicago Bulls

The Bulls are heading toward paying a luxury tax and subjecting themselves to a repeater tax next season if they don’t cut costs. With Derrick Rose questionable to return, ... more